Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will, in Spanish, be able to:
- identify and formulate a problem
- independently search for, collect, evaluate, critically interpret and analyse relevant information
- within given time frames carry out an independent linguistic study that meets with the requirements of scientific value, research connection, relevant method and theory connection, and also argumentation based on well-conducted language analyses
- in writing as well as orally defend their results with high demands on linguistic communication skills
- analyse, evaluate and discuss the scientific work of others by, in the form of a clear and constructive response, pointing out its strengths and weaknesses
- apply the principles of research ethics that are relevant to their degree theseis.
Course Content
The course develops the ability of students to analyse and critically examine different theories by having them complete a degree project in which their focus is a linguistic subject that has as its basis a well-defined problem. The course deals with Spanish linguistics, including orientation within theory formation and current research issues related to Spanish linguistics.
Assessment
- Active participation in supervision and seminars
- Independently written thesis in Spanish
- Opponent on a fellow student’s thesis
- Thesis defense
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Thesis - 15 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- 54 credits in the main field of study Spanish with 24 credits in Spanish II, including Spanish II: Written Language Proficiency and Grammar, 6 credits, Spanish II: Academic Writing, 6 credits and Spanish II: Linguistic Variation in the Spanish Speaking World, 6 credits
Other Information
It is recommended to study this course after completing the course Spanish III Focus on Linguistics: Man, Language and Society. Spanish Sociolinguistics, 15 credits.
This course overlaps previous course code GSP2KS.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.